What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Tanzania?

JetBlue, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Tanzania

What airlines fly to Tanzania?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tanzania from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tanzania. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Tanzania on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

As of January 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tanzania.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Tanzania?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Tanzania.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?

The required travel and health documents for your Tanzania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tanzania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:00 pm - 1:40 pm

ORD

DAR

39h 40m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 12:05 pm

DAR

ORD

29h 40m

2 stops

$962United Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7

2:30 pm - 1:40 pm

ORD

DAR

38h 10m

2 stops

3:25 pm - 1:15 pm

DAR

ORD

30h 50m

2 stops

$973United Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 19

7:00 am - 9:00 am

ORD

ZNZ

41h 00m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 12:57 pm

ZNZ

ORD

24h 07m

2 stops

$975Kenya Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

10:15 am - 5:55 pm

ORD

DAR

23h 40m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 8:15 am

DAR

ORD

21h 30m

2 stops

$1,107Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22

5:50 pm - 7:55 pm

ORD

DAR

42h 05m

2 stops

8:45 pm - 5:10 pm

DAR

ORD

28h 25m

2 stops

$1,112Kenya Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 9

9:45 am - 12:55 pm

ORD

ZNZ

18h 10m

1 stop

5:00 pm - 8:40 am

ZNZ

ORD

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,138Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

11:25 am - 4:05 am

ORD

JRO

32h 40m

2 stops

12:05 am - 9:40 am

JRO

ORD

65h 35m

2 stops

$1,158Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 15

11:50 am - 2:35 am

ORD

JRO

29h 45m

1 stop

3:35 am - 10:05 am

JRO

ORD

39h 30m

2 stops

$1,173Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 12

9:34 am - 8:30 pm

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JRO

25h 56m

2 stops

1:25 am - 5:54 pm

JRO

MDW

24h 29m

2 stops

$1,333Delta

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

9:35 am - 10:35 pm

MDW

DAR

29h 00m

3 stops

11:15 pm - 6:40 pm

DAR

MDW

27h 25m

2 stops

$1,338Delta

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Apr 5

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Tanzania

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Tanzania flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Jun 15

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m

1 stop

ZNZ1:30 pmZanzibar Intl

Jun 24

ZNZ5:50 pmZanzibar Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,175

Etihad Airways

Jun 24

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m

1 stop

ZNZ1:30 pmZanzibar Intl

Jul 5

ZNZ5:50 pmZanzibar Intl

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,313

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to Tanzania

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Alaska Airlines

Apr 16

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

DAR10:10 amDar Es Salaam

Apr 22

DAR11:45 amDar Es Salaam

35h 20m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,192

Alaska Airlines

Mar 18

ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

DAR10:05 amDar Es Salaam

May 16

DAR11:45 amDar Es Salaam

35h 20m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,207

Alaska Airlines

Mar 6

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 40m

1 stop

ZNZ7:30 amZanzibar Intl

Mar 13

ZNZ5:15 pmZanzibar Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,231

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ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

1:00 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Sat 2/7

3:25 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$962

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

2:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 2/19

3:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$973

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops41h 00m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/10

8:50 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops24h 07m

$975

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Dar Es Salaam

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops21h 30m

$1,107

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

ORD - DAR

ORDDAR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

5:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops42h 05m

Dar Es Salaam

Thu 4/9

8:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,112

ChicagoZanzibar

ORD - ZNZ

ORDZNZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Zanzibar Intl

Tue 3/10

5:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 40m

$1,138

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

11:25 am-4:05 am

2 stops32h 40m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 4/15

12:05 am-9:40 am

2 stops65h 35m

$1,158

ChicagoArusha

ORD - JRO

ORDJRO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

11:50 am-2:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Thu 2/12

3:35 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 30m

$1,173

ChicagoArusha

MDW - JRO

MDWJRO

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

9:34 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 56m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 3/11

1:25 am-5:54 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,333

ChicagoDar Es Salaam

MDW - DAR

MDWDAR

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/8

9:35 am-10:35 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Dar Es Salaam

Sun 4/5

11:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,338

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Tanzania

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tanzania?

The cheapest month to fly to Tanzania from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $981, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Tanzania from Chicago during March instead. Flights to Tanzania in March, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $982.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Tanzania?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Tanzania from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Tanzania for around $1,262 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Tanzania from Chicago for as low as $1,037 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Tanzania flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Tanzania flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 40m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Tanzania takes 18h 40m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Tanzania. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Tanzania.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Tanzania are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Tanzania?
As of January 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Tanzania.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Tanzania?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Tanzania.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tanzania?
The required travel and health documents for your Tanzania trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tanzania. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Tanzania

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Tanzania with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom $883	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,485 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Delta	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,087 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $892	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,719 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $957	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 947 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
KLM	PriceFrom $958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,442 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,188 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $1,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,197 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 291 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Chicago to Tanzania with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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